Affordable Housing Resources

Due to the Order issued by the County Health Officer on March 16th, 2020, all offices of the Department of Conservation and Development are closed to the public until further notice.

NOTE - Contra Costa County does not own or manage affordable housing rental apartments and does not provide housing placement services.

List of Affordable/Subsidized Rental Units (PDF) - Provided here is a list of known affordable or subsidized multiple family rental units in Contra Costa County. Please call each building manager for the application or waiting list procedures.
Interactive Affordable Rental Housing Map - Interactive web application to find affordable rentals in Contra Costa County
Contra Costa County Housing Authority
Counseling (including housing assistance) for persons with HIV/AIDS

Call 211, and indicate that you are currently homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to be referred to the most appropriate programs

Neighborhood Preservation Program - Home Rehabilitation Assistance for low and moderate income homeowners.
Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley (Home Repair) - Repairs, valued up to $10,000, for eligible low-income mobile homeowners to address health and safety deficiencies.
Weatherization program

First-Time Homebuyer Guide (US Department of Housing and Urban Development)
FAQs for Below Market Rate Homebuyers (PDF)
Mortgage Credit Certificate Program
CALHFA (California Housing Finance Agency) - Homebuyer loans, down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer, and other programs offered by the State of California
First Home, Inc - myHomeGateway (Homebuyer Counseling Service)